Demas Shinggu
About Demas Shinggu
Demas Shinggu is a Senior Zonal Coordinator and Team Lead at Catholic Relief Services in Kaduna State, Nigeria, with extensive experience in program management and capacity development across various organizations since 2008.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Demas Shinggu has served as a Senior Zonal Coordinator and Team Lead at Catholic Relief Services since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing program implementation and ensuring effective coordination within Kaduna State, Nigeria. His leadership contributes to the organization's mission of providing humanitarian assistance and development support.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Demas Shinggu worked as a Programme Officer at Sightsavers from 2014 to 2016. He focused on the DFID Neglected Tropical Diseases project during his two-year tenure in Zamfara State, Nigeria. His work involved program management and support aimed at addressing health challenges in the region.
Background in Capacity Development
Demas Shinggu has extensive experience in capacity development. He has been a Capacity Development Specialist at Palladium: Make It Possible since 2019. Prior to this, he served as a Capacity Development Officer at Pact from 2012 to 2014, working on the BMGF Maternal Newborn Child Health project in Gombe State, Nigeria.
Educational Qualifications
Demas Shinggu holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ahmadu Bello University, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science degree from 2010 to 2014. His academic background supports his professional roles in health and development.
Experience with Non-Governmental Organizations
Throughout his career, Demas Shinggu has worked with various non-governmental organizations. He was a Programme Support Officer at Fantsuam Foundation from 2008 to 2011 and served as a Project Officer at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health from 2011 to 2012. His roles have focused on health programs and community support initiatives across different states in Nigeria.